Compiled by: Connor Hyde, Marie Leonard, George Mattingly, Carrie Taylor
Although there are no wineries in the Katy area, several are located in Houston or within an hour's drive. This list is not a comprehensive list of businesses.
Wine
Water 2 Wine
3331 Westpark Drive
Houston 713-662-9463
www.water2wine.us/houston
Features: Customers can create their own wine as well as custom labels for special gifts. The facility is also available to rent for private parties.
Tastings: The winery has more than 100 wines from 13 countries to taste.
Circle S. Vineyards
9920 Hwy. 90 A, Ste. B-268
Sugar Land 281-265-9463
www.circlesvineyards.com
Wines: Vintner's Signature Blends: Ilbello and Magia de Amore, Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sugar Land Sweet
Tastings: Tue.–Thu. 1–7:30 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Sun. 12–5 p.m., $6 (regular tasting)
La Fuente Winery
10606 Hempstead Hwy., Ste. 118
Houston 713-269-4489
www.lafuentewinery.com
Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, New Generation Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, The Lost Grape
Tastings: Sat. 2–6 p.m., special tastings by appointment
Pleasant Hill Winery
1441 Salem Road
Brenham 979-830-8463
www.pleasanthillwinery.com
Features: free membership for the wine club includes free regular tasting of four wines for a member and guest
Wines: Blanc Du Bois, Cabernet Sauvignon, Collina Blanca, Collina Rossa, Sweet Collina Rossa, Rose, 2010 Sangiovese, 2010 Fume Blanc, 2011 Sauvignon Blanc,
Portejas Blanco, Rosso Forte,
Tawny Rosso Forte
Tastings: Sat. 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Windy Winery
4232 Clover Road
Brenham 979-836-3252
www.windywinery.com
Wines: Blanc Du Bois, Le Noir, Champanel, Brazos Red, Independent Red, Yellow Rose, Desert Rose, Tejas Port, Shiraz, Red Sunset, Texan
Tastings: Wed., Thu. and Fri. noon–5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m.
Braman Winery
3333 FM 359
Richmond 281-762-1375
www.bramanbrands.com
Wines: Fringe Benefits Sweet White, Aldonza Albo, Sparkles Flamingo, Braman Pinot Grigio
Tastings: Tue.–Thu. 2–9 p.m.,
Fri. and Sat. noon–midnight,
Sun. noon–6 p.m.
Bernhardt Winery
9043 County Road 204
Plantersville 936-894-9829
www.bernhardtwinery.com
Wines: Estate Blanc Du Bois, Pinot Grigio, Pinnelli, Schrock, Chardonnay, Aggie Blush, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Valentine, Crimson, Port Reserve, Vin du Soleil
Tastings: Regular tastings are conducted Tue.–Fri. noon–5 p.m., Sat. noon–6 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. and also by appointment. $6 (regular tasting)
Messina Hof Winery and Resort
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan 979-778-9463
www.messinahof.com
Wines: Paulo Bordeaux Blend, Paulo Cabernet Sauvignon, Paulo Merlot, Private Reserve Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Franc
Tastings: Retail tasting room hours Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun.
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tour hours: Mon.–Fri. 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.,
4 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. $10 (regular public tour and tastings)
Beer
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave.
Houston 713-686-9494
www.saintarnold.com
Beers: Saint Arnold Amber Ale, Saint Arnold Weedwacker, Saint Arnold Elissa IPA, Saint Arnold Endeavor, Saint Arnold Root Beer, Santo,
Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower
and Saint Arnold Brown Ale
Seasonal: Saint Arnold Summer Pilsner, Saint Arnold Christmas Ale, Saint Arnold Pumpkinator, Saint Arnold Spring Bock, Saint Arnold Oktoberfest and Saint Arnold Winter Stout
Special Brews: Saint Arnold Divine Reserve, Saint Arnold Icon Series, Saint Arnold Bishop's Barrel and Saint Arnold Homefront IPA
Tours: $8 per person Mon.–Thu.
3 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
No Label Brewing Company
5351 First St., Ste. A
Katy 281-693-7545
www.nolabelbrew.com
Beers: 1st Street Ale, El Hefe Weizen, Pale Horse Ale and Ridgeback Ale
Seasonal: Don Jalapeno Ale, Black Wit-O Ale, Elda M. Milk Stout and
Mint IPA
Tours: Sat. noon–3 p.m.
Karbach Brewing Company
2032 Karbach St.
Houston 713-680-2739
www.karbachbrewing.com
Beers: Hopadillo IPA, Sympathy for the Lager, Weisse Versa Wheat, Rodeo Clown Double IPA, Roshambo Belgian IPA and El Hopadillo Negro Black IPA
Seasonal: Weekend Pale Ale Warrior, Barn Saison Burner, Love Street Summer Seasonal and Karbachtoberfest
Limited Release: Hellfighter Imperial Porte, Pontificator, Krunkin' Pumpkin and Yule Shoot Your Eye Out
Series: Bodacious, Fra-Gee-Lay and Bourbon Barrel Aged Hellfighter
Tours: Mon. and Fri. 5–7 p.m.,
Sat. noon–3 p.m.
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company
5301 Nolda St.
Houston 713-750-9795
www.buffbrew.com
Beers: Gingerbread Stout, 1912, Smoke on the Bayou and More Cowbell
Series: Heritage and Secessionist
Tours: Sat. Noon–3 p.m.
Fort Bend Brewing Co.
13370 S. Gessner Road
Missouri City 281-769-8618
www.fortbendbrewing.com
Beers: Texas Backyard Blonde Ale, Texas Lightning IPA, Texas Thunder Stout and Texas Farmhouse Ale
Tours: 1–3 p.m. second and fourth Saturday of each month. Tickets are $5 cash at the door, $7.50 pre-sale
The Lone Pint Brewery
507 Commerce St.
Magnolia 281-731-5466
www.lonepint.com
Beers: 667 Neighbor of the Beast, Yellow Rose, Gentleman's Relish, The Jabberwocky, Tornado Shark and Lily and Seamus
Tours: Temporarily on hold
Southern Star Brewing Company
1207 N. FM 3083 E.
Conroe 936-441-2739
www.southernstarbrewing.com
Beers: Bombshell Blonde Ale, Buried Hatchet Stout and Pine Belt Pale Ale
Seasonal: Pro-Am 2012 Double IPA, Walloon, LeMort Vivant, Old Potentate and Red Cockaded Ale
Special Brews: Rauchbier
Tours: Sat. 1–3 p.m., free
